About Me

Three years ago, I felt the air deflate from my lungs when a caring orthopedic doctor suggested that I may have a form of inflammatory arthritis. Passionate about exercising and enjoying an active lifestyle, I was devastated. While the past few years haven’t been easy, I’ve learned to savor each day as a gift. When I experience a day of intense joint swelling and stiffness, I try to remind myself that it might be followed by several relatively pain free days. I’ve also learned to conduct research about my disease and be open to trying the many available treatment options for this medical condition. Good nutrition, stretching exercises, and certain medications have become my best allies in my battle with inflammatory arthritis. On this blog, I want to provide reassurance to others who have been diagnosed with this condition that life goes on. And, it can be surprisingly wonderful. Enjoy!

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Clinical research is essential for finding new and potentially better treatments for any number of medical problems, and clinical trials are the final stage of testing before getting FDA approval for new medications or treatments. While it can be beneficial for patients to take part in these trials, it's also important to fully understand what's involved before agreeing to participate in any given clinical trial.
Phase of the Trial
The higher the phase of the clinical trial, the more likely a medication or treatment is likely to be beneficial for any given condition.
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Kegels are exercises that both men and women can benefit from for a number of different reasons. These exercises refer to flexing the muscle groups around the pelvic floor. You will be able to enjoy a lot of benefits related to your general health, sexual health, and a host of other circumstances. In order to get a good amount of health advantages related to these Kegel exercises, take advantage of these benefits below.
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Having an overactive bladder is annoying but manageable when you are at home or at a flexible job that will allow you to run to the bathroom at a moment's notice. However, it gets a lot less manageable when you are traveling, especially by plane. Here are some tips for managing your overactive bladder while traveling so that it doesn't ruin your trip.
1. Grab a Seat Close to the Bathroom on an Aisle When Flying
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Perhaps the biggest enemy of good health is ignorance. If you don't have an understanding of the way some symptoms interact with each other, you may not be able to give your doctor an accurate report of your medical condition, and he or she may be consequently unable to provide you with the treatment you need.
When it comes to less common medical conditions, recognizing the signs that you need treatment is a vital first step.
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Taking care of your feet is very important. There are many people who don't understanding how to properly care for their feet, and, because of that, they end up having injuries. One common foot injury is stress fractures. Here are some things that you need to know about stress fractures of the foot.
What Causes A Stress Fracture?
Stress fractures happen when you put too much pressure of the same type and the same placement on your foot.
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